Slab Contrasted Wika 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arise' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, robust, vintage, editorial, western, authoritative, display impact, vintage flavor, crafted detail, strong presence, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap notches, teardrop terminals, ball terminals.
A heavy, compact slab-serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a strongly sculpted, high-contrast build. Stems are wide and confident, while joins show distinctive internal notches that read like ink traps or cut-in wedges, creating a crisp, chiseled rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are generous for the weight (notably in O, P, R, and e), and curves carry a slightly rounded, softened edge that keeps the texture from feeling purely geometric. Lowercase forms are sturdy and readable, with a single-storey a and g, rounded dots, and occasional ball/teardrop terminals that add character to the otherwise blocky silhouette. Figures are bold and stable, with old-style warmth in the 2, 3, and 9 and strong slabs anchoring verticals.
Best suited to display use where its heavy color and distinctive notched detailing can be appreciated—headlines, mastheads, book covers, labels, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when a firm, vintage-leaning slab voice is desired, but its dense weight and pronounced detailing favor larger sizes and spacious layout.
The overall tone is assertive and traditional, evoking 19th–early 20th century display printing, posters, and editorial headlines. The deep blacks and carved-in details lend a rugged, workmanlike voice, while the refined contrast and bracketed serifs keep it feeling deliberate rather than crude.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic slab-serif presence with extra sculpted detail for personality—combining sturdy, bracketed slabs with carved joins and rounded terminals to produce a bold, period-evocative display texture.
In text settings the letterforms create a dense, poster-like color with clear word shapes and strong horizontal emphasis from the slabs. The distinctive interior cut-ins become a defining texture at larger sizes, reading as a decorative, crafted detail rather than a purely functional feature.